The Best of Ireland: The Coast, the Countryside and Dublin

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Ireland

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is not required

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

United Kingdom

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

• Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at Passport Visa Express. If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.

Please note: American & Canadian passport holders traveling to or through the United Kingdom will need authorization via the UK Government's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Visa. The application is available online and via the UK ETA App at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#apply-for-an-eta. You will need your passport information to complete the form. Once received, the application is expected to be processed within three business days. Once you have received confirmation, it will be valid for two years or until your passport expires (whichever occurs first). You must apply before entering the UK.

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on October 2, 2026

Meet the group at International Hotel in Killarney

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Meeting & Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner in hotel dining room.

Getting to the site: Travelling from the airport to the hotel by public transport involves two buses. Start by taking the route 343 bus to Limerick from the bus stops outside the terminal. This bus departs once per hour at 25 minutes past the hour, with additional departures at 7:55 a.m., 8:55 a.m., 4:55 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. Alight from the bus at William Street in Limerick, the penultimate stop on the route. NB: The 8:55 a.m. departure of this bus is recommended, as this should minimise waiting time in Limerick while still allowing enough time to walk between stops there. The walk between bus stops in Limerick is approximately 1000 feet. From the William Street stop, stay on the same side of the road and walk northwest along William Street to the crossroads with O'Connell Street. Cross O'Connell Street, then walk northeast (i.e. turn right after crossing) and take the next left towards Arthur's Quay Park. Walk along the side of the park opposite Arthur's Quay Shopping Centre, to the marked bus stop (red tarmac) closest to the river. Wait there for a route 300 bus to Killarney; both Eurobus and Dublin Coach operate buses on this route, with departures approximately once every two hours. The journey to Killarney takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes; alight at the East Avenue Road bus stop. NB: The 10:28 a.m. departure of this bus is recommended. From the bus stop in Killarney, walk south along East Avenue Road, passing Killarney Cultural Centre on your left, to the International Hotel, about 600 feet. Private transfers from Shannon Airport to Killarney cost between 210 and 300 EUR (2019 prices).

Getting to the site by train or bus: Buses available. See www.buseireann.ie

Your trip ends on: Thursday, October 15, 2026 in Dublin at Camden Court Hotel

End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

Getting to the airport: Aircoach offers services from Dublin city to Dublin Airport; your Group Leader will advise you on how best to use these services. The fare is typically EUR6 (2019 prices). A taxi to the airport from central Dublin should typically cost approximately EUR20-25 (2019 prices), dependent upon city traffic.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Road Scholar will also make arrangements to transfer participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. Please note that our program coordinator in Ireland, EIL will be in contact with you by email to check your arrival plans with you. They will usually be in touch within 2 weeks of your program start date. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline